ASUS ROG Zephyrus S17 (GX701LV) vs. Acer Swift 3 Pro Series (SF314)

Laptop Comparison, Reviews and Tests

Side by side comparison and review of ASUS ROG Zephyrus S17 (GX701LV) and Acer Swift 3 Pro Series (SF314). Compare dimensions, processors, batteries, storage capacities and other key specifications and features to simplify the choice of your perfect laptop. Our goal is to make it easier for you to decide on the laptop that will best meet your expectations by revealing the main differences between the products.

ASUS ROG Zephyrus S17 (GX701LV) Review

Advantages and disadvantages of ASUS ROG Zephyrus S17 (GX701LV) based on its technical characteristics, features, user experience, expert reviews and price level.

superb graphics performance

innovative cooling system

responsive 300Hz display

premium build quality

compact and portable

high price point

average battery life

limited port selection

no webcam included

Acer Swift 3 Pro Series (SF314) Review

Advantages and disadvantages of Acer Swift 3 Pro Series (SF314) based on its technical characteristics, features, user experience, expert reviews and price level.

lightweight design

fast ssd storage

good battery life

affordable price point

vivid display quality

average build quality

no thunderbolt support

limited port selection

mediocre speaker output

Laptop Comparison and Tests

Difference between ASUS ROG Zephyrus S17 (GX701LV) and Acer Swift 3 Pro Series (SF314)
86 % - Design
85 % - Display
85 % - Performance
86 % - Connectivity
75 % - Battery
81 % - Design
75 % - Display
84 % - Performance
85 % - Connectivity
85 % - Battery

Laptop Specifications Comparison

ASUS ROG Zephyrus S17 (GX701LV) vs. Acer Swift 3 Pro Series (SF314) Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS ASUS ROG Zephyrus S17 (GX701LV) Acer Swift 3 Pro Series (SF314)
Product Type Notebook Notebook
Dimensions (WxDxH) 39.9 cm x 27.2 cm x 1.87 cm 31.95 cm x 21.7 cm x 1.645 cm
Weight 2.6 kg 1.19 kg
Colour Black Steel grey
DISPLAY ASUS ROG Zephyrus S17 (GX701LV) Acer Swift 3 Pro Series (SF314)
Screen Size (Type) 17.3" 14" - IPS
LCD Backlight Technology LED backlight LED backlight
Screen Resolution 1920 x 1080 (Full HD) 1920 x 1080 (Full HD)
V-Sync Rate at Max Res. 300 Hz -
Widescreen Yes Yes
Image Aspect Ratio 16:9 16:9
Image Brightness 300 cd/m² 250 cd/m²
Colour Gamut 100% sRGB -
Features Anti-glare, 3 ms response rate, Pantone Validated, 170° horizontal and vertical viewing angle Anti-glare, ComfyView, Mercury free, Wide Viewing Angle, 25 ms response rate, Narrow Border Display
PROCESSOR ASUS ROG Zephyrus S17 (GX701LV) Acer Swift 3 Pro Series (SF314)
CPU Intel Core i7 (10th Gen) 10750H / 2.6 GHz Intel Core i5 (10th Gen) 1035G1 / 1 GHz
Max Turbo Speed 5 GHz 3.6 GHz
Number of Cores 6-core Quad-Core
Cache 12 MB 6 MB
64-bit Computing - Yes
Features - Intel Turbo Boost Technology 2.0
MEMORY ASUS ROG Zephyrus S17 (GX701LV) Acer Swift 3 Pro Series (SF314)
RAM 16 GB (1 x 8 GB + 8 GB (soldered)) 8 GB (provided memory is soldered)
RAM Type DDR4 SDRAM LPDDR4 SDRAM
Rated Speed 2933 MHz -
Form Factor SO-DIMM 260-pin -
Slots Qty 1 -
Empty Slots 0 -
STORAGE ASUS ROG Zephyrus S17 (GX701LV) Acer Swift 3 Pro Series (SF314)
Main Storage Size (HDD/SSD) 1 TB SSD M.2 PCIe 3.0 - NVM Express (NVMe) 256 GB SSD PCIe - NVM Express (NVMe) - Kingston
AUDIO & VIDEO ASUS ROG Zephyrus S17 (GX701LV) Acer Swift 3 Pro Series (SF314)
Multi-GPU Configuration 1 single GPU card / integrated GPU -
Graphics Processor (GPU) NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2060 / Intel UHD Graphics 630 NVIDIA GeForce MX350
Video Memory 8 GB GDDR6 SDRAM 2 GB GDDR5 SDRAM
Gaming Yes -
Camera - Yes - 1280 x 720
Camera Features - 720p HD movie recording, super high dynamic range imaging (SHDR)
Video Resolutions - 720p
Sound Stereo speakers, array microphone Stereo speakers, two microphones
Audio Features Smart Amplification technology Acer TrueHarmony technology
COMMUNICATIONS ASUS ROG Zephyrus S17 (GX701LV) Acer Swift 3 Pro Series (SF314)
Wireless 802.11a/b/g/n/ac/ax, Bluetooth 5.1 Bluetooth 5.0, 802.11a/b/g/n/ac/ax
Wireless Controller - Intel Wi-Fi 6 AX 201 - M.2 2230 (CNVi)
Features Dual stream (2x2) -
BATTERY ASUS ROG Zephyrus S17 (GX701LV) Acer Swift 3 Pro Series (SF314)
Technology 4-cell Lithium Ion 3-cell Lithium Ion
Battery Capacity (Size) 76 Wh 48 Wh
Battery Life - Up to 11 hours
AC ADAPTER ASUS ROG Zephyrus S17 (GX701LV) Acer Swift 3 Pro Series (SF314)
Input AC 100-240 V (50/60 Hz) AC 120/230 V (50/60 Hz)
Output 240 Watt, 20 V, 14 A 65 Watt, 19 V
INPUT ASUS ROG Zephyrus S17 (GX701LV) Acer Swift 3 Pro Series (SF314)
Type Keyboard, NumberPad Keyboard, touchpad
Keyboard Backlight Yes (RGB) Yes
Features Chiclet keyboard, per-key RGB Multi-gesture touch pad, Acer FineTip keyboard, precision touchpad, Windows Hello
CONNECTIONS & EXPANSIONS ASUS ROG Zephyrus S17 (GX701LV) Acer Swift 3 Pro Series (SF314)
Interfaces Headphone/microphone combo jack
USB-C 3.2 Gen 2 (supports Thunderbolt 3, DisplayPort 1.4 Alt Mode) (Power Delivery 3.0)
USB-C 3.2 Gen 2 (supports DisplayPort 1.4 Alt Mode)
USB 3.2 Gen 2
2 x USB 3.2 Gen 1
HDMI
HDMI
USB 3.1 Gen 1 (with power off charging)
USB-C 3.1 Gen 2 (supports Thunderbolt 3, DisplayPort Alt Mode) (DC-In combo)
USB 2.0
Headphone/microphone combo jack
SOFTWARE ASUS ROG Zephyrus S17 (GX701LV) Acer Swift 3 Pro Series (SF314)
Operating System (OS) Windows 10 Home Windows 10 Pro 64-bit Edition
MISCELLANEOUS ASUS ROG Zephyrus S17 (GX701LV) Acer Swift 3 Pro Series (SF314)
Included Accessories Power adapter Power adapter
Security - Fingerprint reader
Security Slot Type Kensington security slot Kensington security slot
Theft/Intrusion Protection Security lock slot (cable lock sold separately) Security lock slot (cable lock sold separately)
Features System password, ASUS Aura Sync technology Acer Purified.Voice technology, MU-MIMO technology
SAR Value 0.04 W/kg (body), 0.04 W/kg (limb) 1.12 W/kg (body), 1.12 W/kg (limb), 1.12 W/kg (head)
Manufacturer Warranty - Limited warranty - 1 year - carry-in
International travellers warranty - 1 year
Model Number HG016T 57G
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